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Heroy Day Camp

Stamford · ★ 3.1 (33 reviews)

Heroy Day Camp, operated by Stamford Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-8 with a variety of activities including s...

▌ Editor's read The website for Heroy Day Camp, operated by Stamford Recreation, loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs. The camp is a day camp for children entering grades K-8, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, games, and special events. The camp is run by the City of Stamford's Recreation Services, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website mentions that all staff are background checked, stating, 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted.' While there isn't a specific staff-to-camper ratio listed, the program details are comprehensive. The Stamford Recreation Facebook page has a 4.2-star rating from 13 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @stamfordrecreation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Registration is handled through the Stamford Recreation website, which also details the camp's philosophy and daily schedule.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Heroy Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
  • Phone: (203) 977-5214
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Heroy Day Camp

What ages does Heroy Day Camp accept?
Heroy Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Heroy Day Camp cost?
Heroy Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Heroy Day Camp?
Heroy Day Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Heroy Day Camp provide lunch?
Heroy Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Heroy Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Stamford?
Heroy Day Camp is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Stamford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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